Energy transition
With increased climate finance, Africa can lead the green industrial revolution
Africa could see the creation of millions of green jobs, along expanded and resilient global value chains – but for this to happen, it needs more international support
Plans to turn Europe’s biggest coal mine into a leisure lake prove divisive
Transition experts say repurposing Poland’s Bełchatów mine and power plant for renewables not recreation could bring more jobs, revenue and electricity
Colombia to present proposal for new critical minerals pact at COP30
The aim is for minerals used in the clean energy transition to be mined and commercialised responsibly, respecting the environment and communities
Relegating Africa to the world’s green mine is costing us
We have the resources, talent and need to develop supply chains for the energy transition that bring sustainable economic benefits for Africans
The UN can set a new course on “critical” transition minerals
A high-level panel is working to define principles for responsible mining, which will be presented to the UN General Assembly in September
Africa must reap the benefits of its energy transition minerals
In the rush to exploit minerals needed to fight climate change, African leaders should harness their natural wealth for the continent’s development
Scaling up clean energy — the greatest growth proposition of the 21st century
Sponsored content: Investments in clean energy have the potential to boost global GDP by 4% by the end of this decade alone.